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fromGothamist
2 months ago

A farmhouse older than America to become a 'living museum' in Brooklyn's Marine Park

The Hendrick I. Lott House will be renovated and transformed into a museum, showcasing Brooklyn's 18th-century Dutch Colonial history.
fromCbsnews
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

The story of two Brooklyn sisters who forged a family of firsts

Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Steward and Sarah J. S. Tompkins Garnet were trailblazers and influential figures in Brooklyn's history.
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fromGothamist
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

The story of the Black 'Brooklynites' and their fight for freedom in NYC

Brooklyn's history includes significant Black communities that fought for freedom and reflects the borough's ties to slavery.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Discovering Family Roots in Brooklyn Slavery

The exhibition highlights Brooklyn's overlooked history of slavery and the contributions of local historians.
fromGothamist
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

The story of the Black 'Brooklynites' and their fight for freedom in NYC

Brooklyn's history includes significant Black communities that fought for freedom and reflects the borough's ties to slavery.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Discovering Family Roots in Brooklyn Slavery

The exhibition highlights Brooklyn's overlooked history of slavery and the contributions of local historians.
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#abolitionist-movement
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
5 months ago

Brooklyn's Abolitionist History Comes Alive With Every Step

Mama Joy's Abolitionist Walking Tour uncovers Brooklyn's rich history of free Black communities and their role in the abolition of slavery.
fromEpicenter NYC
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

The fight to preserve a Brooklyn home believed to be part of the Underground Railroad

Activists are striving to preserve 227 Duffield Street, a historical site connected to the Underground Railroad.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
5 months ago

Brooklyn's Abolitionist History Comes Alive With Every Step

Mama Joy's Abolitionist Walking Tour uncovers Brooklyn's rich history of free Black communities and their role in the abolition of slavery.
fromEpicenter NYC
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

The fight to preserve a Brooklyn home believed to be part of the Underground Railroad

Activists are striving to preserve 227 Duffield Street, a historical site connected to the Underground Railroad.
more#abolitionist-movement
Miscellaneous
fromBrownstoner
4 months ago

A Tale of Two Brooklyns: A Children's Christmas in 1899

Victorian traditions heavily shaped contemporary Christmas celebrations, highlighting themes of generosity and societal disparity.
fromBrownstoner
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Dyker Heights Manse With Wealth of Woodwork Asks $4,299,999

The Dyker Heights residence at 1135 84th Street is a historic Queen Anne home retaining remarkable original details.
Designed by architect John J. Petit in the 1890s, the house showcases Tudor-inspired ornamentation.
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